Trailer Wiring Recommendation for 2013 Toyota Highlander

Published 03/31/2022

Question:

I have a 2013 Toyota Highlander. I am planning on purchasing the new Kuat Piston Pro X when available. My question is: will I only need to add the Hopkins Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring or will I need to add something like the Tekonsha Custom Fit Vehicle wiring. I am not sure how power hungry the LED lights on that bike rack will be. Thank you,

asked by: Don J

Expert Reply:

The easiest and best solution to add trailer wiring to your 2013 Toyota Highlander is going to be with the Tekonsha kit part # 118449 which plugs right into a port that's present on your vehicle wiring. Since your vehicle has stoplight circuits separate from the turn signals you wouldn't be able to just hardwire in a 4-way directly as the signals would need to be converted. LED lights draw a fraction of an amp which is not very much at all.

expert reply by: Jameson C